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Soccer legend, Lionel Messi, and his Inter Miami teammates thrill kids with a meet and greet at a special event in Miami, Florida through Make-A-Wish.
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Lionel Messi and league-leading Inter Miami will face defending champion Columbus Crew in the biggest game of the Major League Soccer season tonight.
What’s at stake? Messi and Inter Miami have a chance to win the MLS Supporters’ Shield with a victory. It would be Inter Miami’s second title of the Messi era after winning Leagues Cup in 2023.
The Supporters’ Shield, given to the MLS regular-season leader, would also be the 46th title in Messi’s storied career. The Crew, however, could delay who wins the regular-season title if they’re able to pull off a draw against Inter Miami.
“My players, yeah, they know that Miami is coming with Messi, and we know that this is a good game for both teams,” Crew coach Wilfred Nancy told reporters Tuesday. “This is good for the league, obviously. This is good for everyone.”
It will be Messi’s first game against the Crew, although both teams played each other twice already this season. And it will be Messi’s fifth game since returning from his Copa America right ankle injury.
Messi has scored three goals in four games, but Inter Miami has secured three straight draws during the span as the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner improves his conditioning. It left some media wondering if Inter Miami has played better without Messi when it won 9 of 10 matches before his return.
“I am happy to have the best player in the world with us. And well, adapting to that won’t be a problem,” Inter Miami assistant Javier Morales said.
The Inter Miami match against Columbus Crew will be broadcast by FS1 in the United States.
The match will also be available for live stream via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
The match will begin at 7:45 p.m. ET (8:45 p.m. Argentina time)
Yes, Lionel Messi is expected to start and play for Inter Miami against Columbus Crew tonight.
Inter Miami 4, Columbus Crew 3: Messi may have heard the talk about Inter Miami playing better without him before his injury return, and makes a statement to deliver the club the MLS Supporters’ Shield title. Messi scores two goals with an assist to Luis Suarez, and Matias Rojas will score for Miami against the Crew. Columbus might have tired legs in its seventh match in 24 days, while Miami will play its fifth in the same span. — Safid Deen, Lionel Messi reporter for USA TODAY.
Inter Miami won at home 2-1 in June was Messi was away during Copa America, and the Crew won 3-2 in August with Messi injured en route to winning Leagues Cup 2024.
The way how Columbus won was emphatic: Christian Ramirez scored in the 67th minute, while Diego Rossi scored a brace in the 69th and 80th minutes to steal the victory.
Inter Miami sits atop the MLS regular season standings with 65 points with three games remaining. A win tonight would give Inter Miami 68 points, and no other club would be able to reach that mark, giving them the Supporters’ Shield. If Inter Miami wins out, it would set a new MLS record with 74 points. A loss to Columbus would force Inter Miami to win its final two games to win the Shield.
Columbus Crew is in third with 57 points, but has four games remaining. A loss against Inter Miami would tap the Crew to 66 points if they win their final three games. A win against Inter Miami, however, opens a path to a maximum of 69 points.
LA Galaxy is second with 58 points with three games remaining. Three more wins would give the Galaxy 67 points.
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NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – A warehouse went up in flames in Northwest Miami-Dade.
It happened before 2a.m.,Wednesday morning near Northwest 74th Street and 12th Avenue.
Flames were reportedly going through the roof of the building.
Crews were able to get the blaze under control.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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A tropical oasis is taking over the docks of the old Shucker’s Bar and Grill. It’s been reimagined into a modern sunset brunch with late night party vibe. And celebs are already hittin’ up the spot.
It’s out with the old and in with the new. Palm trees and beautiful dock views go hand-in-hand at Palm Tree Club.
Alexandra Eichner: “You can arrive by boat or car and then enjoy an amazing waterfront dining experience. And then they get to hang out in their room with their friends and kind of sink in with the vibe.”
The welcoming hotspot attracts an A-list crew.
Alexandra Eichner: “You know Leonardo DiCaprio, Selena Gomez and it spans across industries. We’ve got football players, golfers, actresses, DJs, the mix of Palm Tree Crew kind of comes here to hang out and celebrate because they like hang out with each other.”
But you don’t have to dress to impress to hang out here.
Alexandra Eichner: “The vibe here is come as you are. There’s no attire. Everyone’s welcome, everyone mixes and mingles with each other. Come and have fun. Any celebrity that’s associated with Palm Tree, they are that vibe also. They are chill, nice. They want to hang out.”
The timeline was tight to transform this North Bay Village gem.
Alexandra Eichner: “It was six months and only one month for the restaurant. I lost a lot of sleep [laughs].”
Magenta pink and green take over this music venue location. Their next sunset party is with Diplo.
Alexandra Eichner: “The thing that makes Palm Tree Club, Palm Tree Club really is the music, is the center point of it all. On Saturday if you show up, starting at 3 p.m. we will have live music. You can kind of come for brunch, stay for the live music, and still get to bed at a normal time if you want or go out!”
As for the grub…
Alexandra Eichner: “The food is American coastal classics. Chicken tenders, salads, wagyu burger.”
The waterfront rooms also got a facelift with custom art pieces.
Alexandra Eichner: “Come stay at the room. Have an after-party with your friends. And then come hang out by the pool the next day.”
FOR MORE INFO:
Palm Tree Club Miami
1819 79th Street Causeway
North Bay Village, FL 33141
(786) 485-2020
palmtreeclubmiami.com
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Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire in southwest Miami-Dade on Tuesday, authorities said.
It was 7:46 a.m. when Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) said a dozen units responded to a kitchen fire near the 15300 block of SW 106th Terrace at Hammock Trails development, according to the fire department and the Red Cross.
Crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from the kitchen of an apartment, MDFR said.
One person was assessed at the scene and did not need to be taken to a hospital, according to the fire department. Four people total were impacted, and were being assisted by the Red Cross, the organization said.
“Firefighters quickly initiated a fire attack and placed the fire under control. Crews remained on scene to monitor and extinguish hot spots, while ventilation was established to clear the smoke,” MDFR said.
The exact cause of the blaze is under investigation, but MDFR Chief of Staff/PIO Erika Benitez offered advice for preventing a kitchen fire.
“Safety is the best recipe to protect yourself and others from fire,” she said. “If you experience a burn emergency, call 911, immediately. Remember to cool down the burned area by running cool water on top of the area. Remove your rings or any tight items. Never use butter, toothpaste or ice on the burn.”
MDFR also shared the following kitchen fire safety tips:
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